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47 years old...had T tested...supposed to find out starting dosage and wondering what I should expect.
I'm leery about being prescribed low amount of testosterone and if I'm paying for this I want it to be optimal and worthwhile. Yes...I know more isn't always better...just wondering what opinions are of starting T dose for me.
Here's what I THINK are the important ones based on the searches I've done on this forum. Thanks for any insight!
TT: 269
Free Test: 6.3
Estradiol: <5.0
SHBG: 42.5
Hemocrit: 43.2
Hemoglobin 15.3
PSA .5
Blood Pressure 68/125
eGFR-82
ALT 135 (says high)
AST 72 (says high)
Insulin Like Growth Factor -145
TSH 2.200
HDL 62
LDL 183
All kinds of other blood work listed (total of 3 pages) but not sure what else would be relevant.
I know what "normal" levels so that's not what I'm asking...
Rather I'm wondering basically in your opinion what amount of prescribed test I should be happy with and what I should question. In my mind I'm thinking I they'll start me at 100 but that's just a guess.
Thanks for any insights, observations, and experiences.
I'm leery about being prescribed low amount of testosterone and if I'm paying for this I want it to be optimal and worthwhile. Yes...I know more isn't always better...just wondering what opinions are of starting T dose for me.
Here's what I THINK are the important ones based on the searches I've done on this forum. Thanks for any insight!
TT: 269
Free Test: 6.3
Estradiol: <5.0
SHBG: 42.5
Hemocrit: 43.2
Hemoglobin 15.3
PSA .5
Blood Pressure 68/125
eGFR-82
ALT 135 (says high)
AST 72 (says high)
Insulin Like Growth Factor -145
TSH 2.200
HDL 62
LDL 183
All kinds of other blood work listed (total of 3 pages) but not sure what else would be relevant.
I know what "normal" levels so that's not what I'm asking...
Rather I'm wondering basically in your opinion what amount of prescribed test I should be happy with and what I should question. In my mind I'm thinking I they'll start me at 100 but that's just a guess.
Thanks for any insights, observations, and experiences.